Message From the Vice Chair of Research

Bernard P. Chang MD PhD
Vice Chair of Research
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine

Welcome, and thank you for visiting our site!

At the Division of Research in the Department of Emergency Medicine, we believe in the power of science to transform care and improve lives. Our mission is bold yet simple: to generate innovative, practice-changing research that makes a meaningful difference for patients and communities—today and into the future.

We are proud to support and train a passionate community of research scientists and clinician-scientists who are committed to advancing knowledge and driving change in acute care medicine. Our team brings expertise across a wide range of focus areas and age groups, and our work is recognized nationally and internationally for its impact.

Since our founding in January 2018, we have rapidly grown into one of the leading federally funded emergency medicine research divisions in the country. We currently lead multiple multi-million-dollar NIH-funded projects (e.g., U, R01s), serve in leadership roles within national research networks like PECARN, and have built a strong track record of supporting mentored investigators through K08, K23, KL2, and other career development awards. We also collaborate actively with industry and foundations to broaden the reach and relevance of our work.

We are deeply invested in shaping the future of emergency care research by mentoring the next generation of investigators. Through both formal and informal training programs, we offer opportunities for growth, discovery, and impact—for faculty, fellows, and students alike.

Above all, we believe that collaboration fuels innovation. Whether within our department, across our institution, or among national and international partners, we are proud to be part of a thriving ecosystem of discovery and high impact science.

We invite you to explore our work, meet our team, and connect with us as we strive to advance the science of emergency medicine and acute care science.

Contact us at  EMresearch@cumc.columbia.edu